March 2019 JBLM MWR e-Focus by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR Marketing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD

March 2019

MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE

Enjoy Wine & Jazz Festival Page 5

Going green is easier than you think! Pages 22–25

Enter Shamrockin’ 5K Page 13

Jump into the world of diving Pages 16–19

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Reward points (cash back) can be redeemed as a cash deposit to a checking or savings account with this financial institution or as a statement credit to your credit card account within one to two billing cycles.

Cash Rewards Card: Cash-back rewards are the rewards you earn under the program. Rewards are tracked as points, and each point in cash-back rewards earned is equal to $0.01. You may simply see "cash back" in material when referring to the rewards you earn. You will earn one reward point for each dollar of eligible net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle. You will also earn one additional point (for a total of two points) for each dollar of eligible net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle for any merchant classified as a supermarket. The number of additional points earned on supermarket purchases is unlimited. In addition, you will earn two additional points (for a total of three points) for each dollar of net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle at merchant locations that are classified as automated fuel dispensers and service stations, up to a maximum of $6,000 spent during each 12-month period commencing on the anniversary date of the account. Automated fuel dispenser and service station purchases above $6,000 (for the remainder of that 12-month period) will earn at a rate of one point per dollar of net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle. Points expire five years from the end of the quarter in which they are earned.

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Real Rewards: You will earn 1.5 rewards points for each dollar of eligible net purchases made with your account within a billing cycle (equal to 1.5% cash back). Monthly net purchase points will be applied each billing cycle. Points expire five years from the end of the quarter in which they are earned.

Premier Rewards Card Points: You will earn one reward point for each dollar of eligible net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle. You will also earn one additional point (for a total of two points) for each dollar of net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle at merchants that categorize their businesses as a service stations or automated fuel dispensers. You will earn two additional points (for a total of three points) for each dollar of net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle at merchant locations that are classified as airlines. You will earn three additional points (for a total of four points) for each dollar of net purchases charged to your account during each billing cycle at any merchant classified as a restaurant. Points expire five years from the end of the quarter in which they are earned.

Certain limitations and restrictions may apply. Further details are available in the Guide to Benefits, which is provided to new cardmembers upon approval.

Late payments and going over the credit limit may damage your credit history.

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IN THIS ISSUE FOOD & FUN 4 Take on the night

Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey Marketing director Kimberly Perrenot Editor/writer Patti Jeffrey Layout & design Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey Contributors Brittany Catanzaro, Sandy Clayborn, Jessica Gomez, Antoinette Walker Contributing photographers Brittany Catanzaro, Ken Dietiker, Patti Jeffrey, Lional Kam, Stephanie Parr, Cynthia Williams-Patnoe For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses, call Angela Frasier at 253-966-2256. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style. Photo submissions, accompanied by a release from the photographer and the Family/individual are also accepted. Send full-resolution (1–4 MB) jpgs to kimberly@JBLMmwr.com. The editor reserves the right to use photos for any future Focus publication in print and online without restrictions. Photos may be resized for magazine formats. Photographer will be given credit. The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial monthly information source. Activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or fb.com/JBLMmwr. Cover photos: Lional Kam

Enjoy Wine & Jazz Festival, trivia nights, new Game Night, bracket challenge, UFC fights and a lot more.

SPORTS & FITNESS 12 Sprint into spring sports Enter Shamrockin’ Run, sign up for intramural sports and take fitness classes.

ADVENTURES 16 Jump into diving Have fun earning your diving certificate with JBLM’s five-star PADI program.

FEATURE 22 Going green is easy What does “going green’ look like on a daily basis? Here are tips from MWR you can adapt to your everyday life.

YOUTH 26 Fling into spring fun Join fun events at Hillside Youth Center/ Teen Zone, sign up for spring sports and mark your calendars for Kids’ Fest.

MILITARY & FAMILY 32 Transform your life with DPFR New to parenthood? Get support with DPFR! Plus, build self-care, smart ways to keep your money working for you and much more.

LIBRARIES

42 Discover the power of reading Sign up for March Madness reading mania! Plus, enjoy spring break fun, Dr. Suess party, game night and more.

What MWR means to me Our resolve at MWR is to improve your morale, look out for your welfare and give you ways to recreate. Each month, we’re looking at what this means to people who participate in MWR activities and events.

JESSICA GOMEZ is a supervisory recreation assistant managing the Warrior Zone.

Hi, I’m Jess! To me, the focus of MWR always comes back full circle to the well-being and resiliency of our military community. My parents were both serving in the Army when I was born, and growing up with the classic Army-brat lifestyle, MWR has had a place in my life for as long as I can remember. I was a full-time student working on my BFA in graphic design when I realized why my thesis coursework seemed like such a struggle — design in a commercial capacity just wasn’t fulfilling enough. My work needed a purpose. After getting my foot in the door with an MWR marketing internship, I jumped on an entry-level marketing opportunity to use my education and skill set to give back to the community that I grew up in. It’s almost 10 years later now and I get to work with a great team of people who share the same goals; I feel privileged to deliver customer-focused programming aimed at boosting the morale of our Service members and contributing to their quality of life.

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FOCUS Food & Fun

Take on the night with food, fun & entertainment 4

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Come out to Wine & Jazz Festival Come enjoy the evening at the annual Wine & Jazz Festival Saturday, March 23 at McChord Club. Make a date and invite your friends for live jazz performances with Maureese Itson and Brandon Willis, wine tasting and more from 5 to 8 p.m. Local wineries are bringing in their specialties for a variety of sampling! McChord Grill is offering special wine-tasting appetizer platters. Order your platter ahead of time and share the cost of the platter with your friends. • Platter 1 costs $10. It includes smoked salmon canape with dill cream cheese, mixed nuts, olives, fruit skewer with strawberry glaze, salami slices and white cheddar cheese cubes. • Platter 2 costs $25 and includes everything on platter 1, plus tomato and basil bruschetta, deep-fried deviled eggs, melon, prosciutto and basil canape, fried butternut squash ravioli with walnut-sage pesto and phyllo shells filled with Brie and topped with pear compote. Reserve and pay for your platters by Thursday, March 21 by calling 253-982-5581. Admission is $15 per person at the door (open to ages 21 and older with base access and their sponsored guests). Club members pay $12 at the door. Admission includes four 3-ounce tastings and a wine glass. Buy additional wine tastings for $2 each or three for $5. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

McChord Club specials

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Above: Guests relish gourmet appetizer platters with a variety of wine samples while listening to live guest artists at last year’s Wine & Jazz event at McChord Club.

Enjoy a Mardi Gras special at McChord Grill Tuesday, March 5. Save $1 on a yummy bowl of gumbo! McChord Club members are invited to a free dinner Wednesday, March 27, 5–7 p.m. Family members pay $5 each. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.

Miss Oktoberfest? Attend Volksfest! If you love the festivities of Oktoberfest and wish it was more often, then you’re in luck! Come enjoy Volksfest at McChord Club Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You’ll be treated to an authentic, delicious German buffet with a live oompah band, German beer on tap and Riesling (for those preferring wine). The cost is $22.95 for ages 11 and older, $12.95 for ages 4–10 and free for ages 3 and younger. Club members save $2. Advance reservations are required; call 253-982-5581. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Fun & games Sam Adams Bracket Challenge is on Enter Sam Adams free March Bracket Challenge for ages 18 and older! Visit Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade at Lewis Main or Samuel Adams Brewhouse at Eagles Pride and pick up a 2019 bracket. Turn in your completed bracket by Wednesday, March 20 (by 7 p.m. at Lewis Main or 3 p.m. at Eagles Pride) for a chance to win a $50 Nike gift card and a Google Home Hub (limit one bracket per person overall). The person for each location who has the most game wins throughout the entire tournament wins the prize. Each location’s winner will be notified the day following the championship game.

Liven it up at Sam Adams Cascade Make Sam Adams Cascade your hangout! • Ages 18 and older can play to win at Friday Trivia Night games March 1 and 15 with DJ K-Pod. • Ages 21 and older are invited to a St. Paddy’s Day party Saturday, March 16, 6–10 p.m. with karaoke, fun and games with DJ Krissy Williams. Sam Adams Cascade is at 2400 Bitar Ave. (at Division), Lewis Main.

Come out for McChord Pub’s trivia McChord Pub is hosting Trivia Night Friday, March 8, 5–7 p.m. with DJ K-Pod! Team up for competition, test your knowledge and win bragging rights. First- and second-place winners receive Exchange gift cards. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Trivia Night’s free and open to everyone ages 18 and older! Call 253-982-5581 for more information. The pub is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

New Game Nights at the pub Bored with gaming in your house, dorm or barracks? You’re invited to McChord Pub’s new Game Night kick-off Friday, March 8, 8–11 (for ages 18 and older). Each Game Night features a different tourney! Sign up at 7:30 for Mario Cart, darts, ping-pong or pong tourneys and compete for prizes. The next Game Night is

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Friday, March 29 featuring NBA 2K and pop-ashot tourneys with prizes awarded to winners. Also enjoy darts, pong and cards, plus pub specials 8–11 every Friday March 8 and after. The pub is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Watch UFC 235 with us Watch UFC 235 Saturday, March 2 as Jones and Smith spar in the main event. Entry is for ages 18 and older at these locations. • Starting at 5 p.m. at McChord Pub (inside McChord Club), order food and brew specials during happy hour (until 7). Everyone’s welcome (no membership is required) and there’s no cover charge. • At Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade, choose your place at a table or bar seat and take advantage of food and drink specials. Cover is $5 per person. • At Warrior Zone, order up food and drink specials while you enjoy the fights inside or on the heated, covered patio. There’s no cover charge. Visit JBLMmwr.com for location details.

Cash in at flea market Sell home & yard treasures at Spring Flea Market One person’s trash is another one’s treasure at the annual Spring Flea Market in the MWR Fest Tent Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clean out your closet, garage or attic, rent tables or spaces and sell your gently used items for cash! The cost for two tables, spaces or a combination is $26. For three spaces, tables or a combination, pay $30. Each additional table or space is $6. For more details on renting a sale area, email specialevents@JBLMmwr.com or call 253-967-6772. The MWR Fest Tent is at Lewis Main at 2200 Liggett Ave.

Spark your imagination by trying something new Take a paper craft class

Your Arts & Crafts Center is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

Create all-occasion cards (a total of eight) when you sign up for our Saturday, March 2 card-making class. We’ll also make a cute card holder to hold them all! The cost is $25 including supplies. Call 253-982-6721 to register and pay.

Sign youth up for free Kids' Kraft

For the frame shop, call 253-982-6718.

Your child can bring home a fun project made for free at the Arts & Crafts Center’s Kids’ Kraft! The class meets Fridays, March 8 to make a paper plate jellyfish project and March 22 to create a shamrock yarn card. Classes are from 3:30 until 5 p.m. — arrive in time to complete your project. For class details, call 253-982-6721. Limited seating is available; students must preregister.

For class information, call 253-982-6721.

Paint a canvas in art & wine event

For engraving, embroidery and the sales store, call 253-982-6723.

The center is open weekdays and the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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You don’t need to be an artist to join in the fun at the Arts & Crafts Center’s Wine and Canvas Night. The event is 5:45–8:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 at Nelson Recreation Center. Art supplies, light appetizers and your first glass of wine are included in the cost. Seating is limited, prepayment is required and you must be age 21 or older to attend. For reservations and payment, call 253-982-6721 or sign up at JBLMmwrRegistration.com. The cost is $35 per person. Nelson Rec is located at 3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main.

Bring in your coupon to try a new class Want to learn a new craft? Ask your friends to join you and sign up for a paper craft or scrapbooking class. Learn rubber stamping, embossing, creating themed pages and more.

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Also learn how to frame your own pictures and art in our picture-framing class. Be sure to clip and bring in the coupons (below) for super discounts to get you started in your new hobby! Call us for more class information.

Homeschool students’ art classes The Arts & Crafts Center hosts art classes for homeschool students Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Students are encouraged to express

themselves through a variety of art mediums. Each month features a new theme with a focus on an art technique. March’s theme is “inside-out” with a focus on balance and movement. The cost is $50 per month, which includes four 1½-hour classes, all materials and instruction. Interested in signing up? Call to preregister and pay (space is limited). Classes are also available for younger students.

Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save Coupons $5 Off Scrapbooking Class

50% Off Framing Class

(discount applies to instruction only)

Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person at time of payment. No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good March 1–31, 2019.

Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field 1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6721 9

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Take golfing to the green! Chance to win at annual Spring Break

Did you know?

Enter the annual Spring Break competition — limited to the first 12 golfers to sign up — for a chance to win an annual green fee card! The entry fee is $105 per eligible golfer for the March 23–24 competition. For entry details, check with Eagles Pride or Whispering Firs pro shops.

• Wear green and save green at St. Patrick’s Day pro shop sales Sunday, March 17!

If you golf with us, you’re being treated to specials

• Book a room for your private party, luncheon, event or reception at either golf course. Call 253-324-8644 (Sam Adams at Eagles Pride) or 253-982-3271/2124 (Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs).

If you’re a golfer at JBLM, you’re gonna love March specials at Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses! • Golf Combo — Save with a combo of green fees, a shared cart and a $6 food voucher available weekdays all day and weekends after 11 a.m. Active duty personnel ranks E-1 to E-5 pay $31, ranks E-6 and above, DOD personnel and retirees pay $35, and the general public pays $39. • Discounted $10 green fees are available all day Mondays at Whispering Firs and Wednesdays at Eagles Pride. • Two-for-one green fees based on 18-hole play is good all day Wednesdays at Whispering Firs and Thursdays at Eagles Pride. • Super Sundays are after noon Sundays in March. Pay for one regularly priced green fee and get the second green fee half off (based on paying full price for the higher-priced of two green fees). • Hole in Fun — Enter the contest on the same day you golf! For $1, you can win the prize fund (a gift certificate equal to the amount in the fund) if you make a hole in one on any par 3 at either golf course. Specials cannot be combined with other specials or used for tournaments or outings.

• Annual green fees go on sale Monday, March 25.

For more information Questions? Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124. Eagles Pride is off I-5 Exit 116. Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd., McChord Field.

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FOCUS Sports & Fitness

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Sprint, run & jog into spring fun Enter the first JBLM run fun of the year, plus join intramural sports & fitness classes

Have a blast at 2019 Shamrockin’ Run The entire Family can have fun at the 2019 5K Shamrockin’ Run Saturday, March 16 at Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade, 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. Preregistered participants can pick up your packets the evening before from 5 to 7 p.m. or from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the day of the race. The kids’ 1K run starts at 1 p.m.; the 5K starts at 1:15, costume contests are at 2:15 and more festivities at the after-party for ages 18 and older starts at 6 at Sam Adams. Sign up before early registration ends for the best deal! Early registration (for the 5K only) includes a T-shirt in your size, custom pint glass, finisher medal, drink ticket and Irish stew! Early registration ends Wednesday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m. and costs $30 for all DOD ID card holders and $40 for all others. The kids’ 1K is $10 for DOD ID card holders and $15 for all others.

Late registration ends Wednesday, March 13 at 11:59 p.m. Day-of-race registration is open on-site. More registration details and prices are at JBLMraces.com. Also earn 100 Fitness Challenge points when you register!

Join new open softball tournament Compete in JBLM’s open spring softball tournament Saturday, April 6 at the Lewis North Athletic Complex. This one-day event includes two rotations through a round-robin, then a single-elimination tournament seeded based on the results of the round-robin. The coaches meeting is at the Lewis North Athletic Complex Softball Fields at noon Saturday, March 23. This event only has enough slots for up to 12 teams who sign up on a first-come, firstserved basis. The deadline to sign up and pay the $100 fee is Friday, March 29 (payment goes to Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main). Eligibility is active duty, Army/Air Force Reserve and National Guard Service members assigned to JBLM, dependents ages 18 and older and all civilian DOD ID card holders. Questions? Call 253-967-6420 or visit JBLMsfa.com.

Play in Commander’s Cup Golf Are you a Service member who likes competitive golf? Attend the 2019 JBLM Commander’s Cup Golf informational meeting Wednesday, March 27 at noon at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field. League play starts Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. All golfers will be charged $9 per match and $8 per golf cart (if requested to be paid). Sign-up deadline is Wednesday, April 3. Open to active duty, Reserve and National Guard Service members at JBLM. Questions? Call 253-967-6420 or visit JBLMsfa.com.

Compete in open flag football tourney Join the new 2019 open spring flag football tournament Saturday, April 13 starting at 8 a.m. This one-day event includes two rota-

tions through a round-robin, then a singleelimination tournament seeded based on the results of the round robin. The coaches meeting is at the Lewis North Athletic Complex football/soccer fields at noon Saturday, March 30. This event requires a minimum of five teams and a maximum of 12 teams on a first-come, first-served sign-up basis. The deadline to sign up and pay the $140 fee is Friday, April 5 (payment goes to Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main). Eligibility is active duty, Army/Air Force Reserve and National Guard Service members assigned to JBLM, dependents ages 18 and older and all civilian DOD ID card holders. Questions? Call 253-967-6420 or visit JBLMsfa.com.

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Get ready to compete in bodybuilding show Enter Bodybuilding Championship Are you into bodybuilding? Want to enter the world of competition? Start training now for the 2019 JBLM Bodybuilding Championship Saturday, June 22 at Nelson Recreation Center! This year’s show features IFBB Professional Bodybuilders, including the two-time former “Mr. Fort Lewis” IFBB Pro Michael Spencer. The show begins at 5 p.m. and costs $5 for

guests ages 16 and older. Divisions are: • Women — bikini, figure and women's physique. • Men — body building, physique and classic physique. Entry forms and contestant entry costs are available online at JBLMraces.com. For more information, call 253-477-4204.

Reminder: Kimbro Pool is closed until Tuesday, April 9. Soldiers Field House Pool is open extended hours to accommodate. Find updates at:

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Fit in a quality workout You have plenty of opportunities to get in shape at your choice of fitness centers, a

fitness center annex, indoor pools and an outdoor athletic complex. Check out updates on classes at fb.com/JBLMsfa.

Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center

2022 Liggett Ave. & Division • Lewis Main • 253-967-5975 Time

Monday

6:45–7:45 a.m.

9–10 a.m.

Dance Fitness

10–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Connected Warrior Yoga*

Indoor Cycling*

Cardio Circuit

Step Circuit

Yoga*

Friday

Zumba Toning*

Zumba* Cardio Kickboxing

Noon–1 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Yoga*

5:30 p.m.

RIPPED

Saturday

Yoga

Cardio Kickboxing Yoga

Yoga*

Yoga

Zumba*

Intro to Hula*

Zumba*

McChord Annex Sports & Fitness Center 726 5th St., McChord Field • 253-982-6700

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Noon–1 p.m.

Bootcamp

Yoga

Bootcamp

Yoga

4:45– 5:45 p.m.

Cardio Kickboxing

MixxedFit

5:45– 6:45 p.m.

Yoga

Core & More

Friday

Saturday

RIPPED

MixxedFit

Soldiers Field House & Pool

236 Handrich Ave., Lewis Main • 253-967-4771 Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

7:30–9:30 a.m.

Spin Class**

9–10 a.m.

Water Aerobics

10–11 a.m.

Water Aerobics

Saturday

Wilson Sports & Fitness Center

11596 D St. & 41st Division, Lewis North • 253-967-7471 Time

Monday

6:45–7:30 a.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Indoor Cycling*

10:15– 11:15 a.m.

MixxedFit

11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Zumba

6–7:30 p.m.

Tai Chi*

*Class is taught by a volunteer and is subject to cancellation without notice. ** Video-led.

FOCUS Adventures

Jump into the world of diving By Brittany Catanzaro, guest contributor cuba diving is an exhilarating and exciting experience. Diving is a new world of exploring with new sensations that differs from the terrestrial world. With proper training, diving can be rewarding and meaningful.

Get certified with a five-star program The Professional Association of Diving Instructors open-water diving course, recognized worldwide, is the best choice for earning your scuba diving certification card. This course, at the Northwest Adventure Center’s Scuba Diving Center, is a great adventure that’s perfect for beginners. All scuba gear is provided, as well as the open water diving student manual. Students will make friends with similar interests during the course, which can be more fun for future dives. After earning your diving certification card, you can rent diving gear from the NAC and continue the fun of diving in Washington and all over the world.

What to expect from the diving course The week-long diving course is set up into two parts: confined water training (the pool) and open-water training/dives (the Puget Sound). The first four to five days, training is mainly in a warm pool where students will master the skills, techniques and known dangers of diving. Students will also learn how to use dive instruments and gear. The last two days of the course, students will experience diving in the Puget Sound. The dive instructors are extremely patient and excellent at teaching each student how to master all Continued on page 19.

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Students take to the open water to test their newly mastered skills and complete their certification in the PADI scuba course at the Northwest Adventure Center.

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Beginners build required basic skills in a warm pool in preparation for openwater diving. Only when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve mastered these skills will they be allowed to complete their certification on open-water dives. Brittany Catanzaro

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the techniques for safe dives. They work well as a team to ensure students can perform each of the lessons correctly. Since diving is a whole new world, students will be learning: • How to put on gear properly. • Breathing underwater. • Descending and equalizing. • Hand signals underwater. • BCD oral inflation at the surface. • Giant stride entry. • Five-point descent. • Neutral buoyancy. • Clearing a fully flooded mask. • Five-point ascent. • Controlled emergency swimming ascent.

Mastering skills on openwater dives Open-water dives take place at Sunnyside Beach in Steilacoom, which is less than 20 minutes from JBLM. The location and timing is perfect with calm waters and peak high tide. The water is crystal-clear, making visibility perfect for diving. The ocean temperature is a little warmer than the air temperature during winter dives. Students will take part in four dives as deep as 30–40 feet, two each day, on the last two days of the course. Feelings of excitement and nervousness are in the air as students begin their open water diving lessons. Once they have their gear on, they’ll make sure the gear is all

together and everything is working properly by the buddycheck system. After the gear is set up and the instructor has explained the class itinerary for the day, it’s time to enter the water. Diving instructors assist with every step and lesson during the dives. They start off with a shallow dive at peak high tide to get a feel of the water. The time in the water includes a recap of the lessons learned in the pool, such as mask skills (flood and clear), regulator recovery, shared air with a buddy and other techniques. Instructors work hard to make sure students are learning properly, correctly and safely. Washington has ample bodies of water for diving, with plenty of locations, from cold-water lakes to open saltwater. For example, the Puget Sound alone is more than 100 miles long and shorelines are close to JBLM, making where we are perfect for diving — a paradise for those who love water. Call the scuba shop at 253-967-3405 for more information on scuba courses and diving rentals. With this trip list, you can plan your epic outdoor adventure trips for March! Join JBLM’s outdoor adventure guides for making memories of a lifetime. Trip details and registration are available at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.

March Saturday, March 2

Hurricane Ridge snowshoe

$75

Saturday, March 2

Photography 101

$40

Sunday, March 3

Explore Victoria, B.C.

$110

Saturday, March 9

Landscape photography

$45

Sunday, March 10

June Lake Basin snowshoe

$65

Saturday, March 16

Waterfall photography

$65

Saturday, March 16

Cross-country ski Lake Easton

$65

Sunday, March 17

Commonwealth Basin snowshoe

$65

Tuesday, March 19

Kayak skills class

$35

March 22–24

River Guide School

$450

March 29–31

River Guide School

$450

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DON’T FLUSH TROUBLE! The label may say “flushable” but only flush the 3 P’s: pee, poop and toilet paper. Putting the wrong things down toilets and sinks can cause big problems! Don’t flush wipes, grease, paper towels, medications, hair, diapers, nursing pads, condoms, hygiene products or clothing down the drain!

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD Work with a dedicated team Get hired with Morale, Welfare & Recreation and become part of a dedicated team that serves Families, Service members, civilians and retirees who visit, work, live and play at JBLM. Child & Youth Services is currently looking for on-call/substitute program assistants. You can advance to regular full-time and part-time positions as soon as 60 days! Other positions include life guards, a variety of food service workers, food and beverage attendants, cooks, recreation assistants, recreational aids, custodial workers and more.

Perks for working at JBLM When you come on board, you’ll receive the benefits of working at JBLM: • Free on-the-job early childhood education training that can be used for college credit and job advancement (CYS positions). • Free use of fully equipped sports and fitness centers and pools, including free aerobics and fitness classes. • Full access to leisure activities (bowling, golf, American Lake recreation, skate parks, beachside picnic areas, on-base dining, special events and festivals). • Discount tickets to popular attractions across the U.S., movies, sports and more. • Inexpensive recreational rentals for camping, hiking, snow sports, water fun, parties, sports, RV traveling and other outdoor recreation. • Access to guided group trips and other outdoor adventures through the outdoor

recreation program. • Access to outdoor recreation areas (skeet and trap range, ATV course, marina, Shoreline Park and on-base cabin rentals and travel camps). • Full use of self-help auto centers, arts and crafts center, recreation centers, used-car buy-and-sell lots, library programs, parentand-child play centers and more. • Regular full-time and part-time employees also receive retirement benefits, health benefits and vacation and sick leave.

LOOK FOR UPCOMING JOB FAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS on Facebook and at JBLMmwr.com. CYS & BOD Job Fairs are held at Eagles Pride Golf Course, off I-5 at Exit 116 — open to the public! Aquatics Job Fairs are held at one of our on-base pools. Bring your Social Security card and birth certificate or passport and names and phones of four references. Submit two paper applications at the job fair.

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Going green is easier than you think By Patti Jeffrey o save the planet, we’re asked to go green. But what does going green look like in our everyday lives? Well, it’s as simple as buying a pre-owned flea market item, refilling your water bottle or carpooling whenever you can. Here are tips from MWR you can adapt to your own needs.

Turn junk into treasure

The annual Spring Flea Market at the MWR Fest Tent attracts both sellers and buyers who love a good bargain for gently used home, yard and garden treasures.

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Create your own décor. The Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field introduces you to a wide variety of ways to “upcycle” — make beautiful crafts and décor from everyday objects you have around your home that you might otherwise throw away. Bring your kiddos to Kids’ Kraft classes to see simple ways to turn trash into fun crafts (details on page 8). Also discover sewing, book-making, ceramics, glass mosaic and more classes by visiting JBLMmwr.com under Arts & Crafts Center or call 253-982-6721. One person’s trash is another one’s treasure at annual flea markets in the MWR Fest Tent each year. Curb your consumerism and leave room for more space and joy in your life. Clean out your closet, garage or attic, rent tables or spaces and sell your gently used items for cash! If you’re looking for inexpensive items for your home, you’re doing the planet a favor by reusing flea-market treasures. For details on April’s Spring Flea Market, see page 7.

It’s about acquiring less You never need to buy videos, videogames, books or music. JBLM libraries cater to players and learners of all ages. Come out for Family game nights, play videogames in spaces devoted to gaming, explore STEAM concepts with Family and friends, download e-books, e-audiobooks, e-music and Continued on page 25.

Rent your camping, water sports, hiking, outdoor party, fishing, scuba and outdoor game gear from the Northwest Adventure Center and Adventures Unlimited instead of buying it!

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e-movies! Join a monthly book discussion or bring your kiddos to storytimes at McChord Field and Lewis Main libraries. With access to 100,000 books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and videogames, you’ll never need to purchase your own (or you can purchase used books at one of the seasonal used-book sales the libraries hold). Buy a used vehicle on base. What? Previously used vehicles? For sure! If you’ve worn out your own car, need to get one for your teen or need a back-up vehicle, spend some time at the POV lots at Lewis Main and McChord Field. For more information, visit JBLMmwr. com under POV Resale Lots. Here’s a bonus — get a lemon-aid check-up at the McChord Auto Center. For a small fee, the staff experts can perform a multi-point inspection on a vehicle you’re interested in purchasing. Call 253-982-7226 for details. Rent instead of buying outdoor recreational equipment. It’s all about renting and sharing what we already have, right? Instead of throwing away your cash by buying and storing all your recreational gear, see what you can find at Adventures Unlimited and the Northwest Adventure Center.

Recreation, guilt-free Save gas while you travel to adventures in the great outdoors this spring. We’ve already mentioned carpooling to work or school. There’s another way to save gas — sign up for group trips with the outdoor adventure program. Sit back and relax while your guide drives the group to go kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and whitewater rafting. Another bonus is that you get all your equipment provided along with round-trip transportation. Golf at Audubon-certified golf courses. Did you know that JBLM has two Auduboncertified golf courses? Both Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment

and beauty or the surrounding areas. When you golf at either location, you can take pride in your support of going green on these environmentally friendly courses. Stay lean and green with JBLM races. Along with human-powered outdoor adventures and golfing, enjoy the many fun runs that we offer year-round! Sign up now for the Shamrockin’ 5K and Leprechaun 1K Saturday, March 16 (see details on page 13). Also coming up is the JBLM Awareness Run Saturday, April 6. For the complete schedule, go online to JBLMraces.com. Other ways to stay lean while you’re going green are to join a free fitness class (schedule on page 15), join an intramural sports team (pages 13–14), volunteer to be a youth sports coach (page 28) and swim laps indoors.

Cleaner car care Change your oil at an MWR Auto Center. Have you ever seen a neighbor doing car care in the driveway? Any used fluids, such as oil, antifreeze or lubricants, must go into hazardous waste instead of the trash can (or even worse, down the drain). All the birds, fish and wildlife in the local area are affected by these decisions every day. A simple and smart choice is to book a spot at the Auto Center at McChord Field or Lewis Main. For a small fee, you can rent a stall or lift and change the oil in a warm, dry place and have the staff safely dispose the used oil and other fluids for you. Even more, you can tap into staff members’ expertise on how to better maintain your vehicle. Call the McChord Auto Center at 253-982-7226 or the Lewis Main center at 253-967-3728 for more information.

For more details To find more information on any of our activities and facilities, visit JBLMmwr.com and see all we have to offer to help you go green at JBLM!

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Fling into spring projects, activities, sports & fun Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone You’re invited to fun events at Hillside Come and enjoy the fun at Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone Fridays this month: • March 1, bring the entire Family to the Hail & Farewell party from 6 to 8 p.m. with food and fun. Come support our teens! • Show off your amazing talents at the Talent Show March 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. • See who plays better at the Staff vs. Youth Tournament Night March 29. Let the games begin! The Teen Zone is open to middle school and teen youth who are registered with CYS. Not registered yet? Find a friend who’s registered and tag along on a one-time guest pass. Fill out an application if you like what you see. The Teen Zone does all the paperwork, including verifying with parents for permission, to get you registered.

Special event just for youngsters Bring your Family to Kids’ Fest JBLM’s free Kids’ Fest kicks off the Month of the Military Child Thursday, April 4, 1–4:30 p.m. at the MWR Fest Tent and Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main. Enjoy hands-on activities, exhibits, displays, interactive games, free bowling and entertainment. The fest tent is next to Bowl Arena Lanes at 2200 Liggett Ave.

Parent Central Services is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main and at 578 Lincoln Blvd., McChord Field; call 253-966-2977 for an appointment. Family Child Care is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue), Lewis Main; 253-967-3039. Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone is at 6397 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main; 253-967-4441. Youth Sports is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main; 253-967-2405. Visit JBLMmwr.com under CYS for more information.

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Spring sports leagues League Sports

Registration

Ages

Cost

Parent Meeting

Practices Begin

Games End

Special Olympics Aquatics

Through March 26

8–18

$50

Tuesday, March 12

Thursday, April 25

Special Olympics Track & Field

Through April 2

8–18

$50

Tuesday, March 19

Thursday, May 2

Special Olympics Soccer Skills

Through April 2

8–18

$50

Tuesday, March 19

Thursday, May 2

Spring Baseball

Through March 14

5–15

$60

Friday, March 29

Monday, April 8

Saturday, June 1

Lil’ Batters (no games)

Through March 14

3–4

$25

Friday, March 29

Monday, April 8

Thursday, May 16

Spring sports camps Camps

Registration

Ages

Cost

Starts

Time

Start Smart Camp

Through March 28

3–4

$25

April 1–3

10–11 a.m.

CYS Soccer Camp

Through March 28

5–15

$35

April 1–3

12:30–2 p.m.

Flag Football Camp

Through March 28

8–18

$35

April 1–3

2:30–4 p.m.

The First Tee Golf Camp 1

March 7–April 18

7–18

$35

Tuesdays, April 3–June 11

4:15–5:45 p.m., Eagles Pride GC

The First Tee Golf Camp 2

March 7–April 22

7–18

$35

Thursdays, April 25–June 13

4:15–5:45 p.m., Whispering Firs GC

The First Tee Lil’ Drivers

March 7–April 22

5–6

$25

Thursdays, April 25–June 13

4:15–5:45 p.m., Eagles Pride GC

British Soccer Camp

3–16

See online

July 15–19 at Lewis Main; Aug. 12–16 at McChord Field

See times online

We need your energy for youth sports! Do you come to all your child’s games or meets and connect well with kids and parents? Share your love of sports with JBLM youth as a volunteer sports coach. Youth Sports provides training and offers sports fee vouchers. A background check is required. For more information, stop by the Youth Sports office at 2295 S. 12th St. (Lewis Main). The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Questions? Call 253-967-2405.

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Worldwide military run

‘Play to Learn’

Fun learning & play with your kiddos

Join a free youth run for fun! The 2019 America’s Armed Forces Kids’ Run sign-up is March 1–31; registration forms and drop-off boxes are available at the CYS Sports office. The run takes place Saturday, April 13 at Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main starting at 9 a.m. On-site day-of-race registration is at 8. Cowan Stadium is at 2170 Bitar Ave. (at South 12th Street). CYS Sports is at 2295 S. 12th St., Lewis Main. Call 253-967-2405 for more details.

The Children’s Museum of Tacoma brings “Play to Learn” fun to Escape Zone and Raindrops & Rainbows parent-and-child play centers Wednesdays through May 15. The fun is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Escape Zone and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Raindrops & Rainbows. Come join us for upcoming dates: • March 6: Things that balance and go. • March 13: Going green. • March 20: Bugs. • March 27: Color science. Escape Zone is located at McChord Field, 841 Fairway Rd. (off Lincoln Boulevard). Call 253-982-8590 for more information. Raindrops & Rainbows is located at Lewis North, 8179 American Lake Blvd. For more information, call 253-966-4802.

Build a home business in child care Earn money & help JBLM Families

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Looking for a fun and rewarding home business? If you live at JBLM, become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and their Families. FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies and receive free business resources. You also can take your business with you to your next duty station. Learn about FCC at the Tuesday, March 12 orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FCC office (no children allowed at the orientation due to space/discussion topics). Full-day training classes will meet weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. following the orientation. All classes are required for FCC certification. The FCC Office is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main. Questions? Call 253-967-3039.

Kindergarten, here we come! By Antoinette Walker, School Support Services liaison officer tarting kindergarten is a big step for children. They will meet new people, spend time in a classroom and learn new rules. As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child start kindergarten ready to succeed. In the early years, your child can learn so many things simply through playing, exploring and reading with you. It’s never too early to give your child a lifelong love of learning. Each child develops at his or her own pace and will have different levels of skills upon entering kindergarten. Some children may be very skilled in one area but not as skilled in another. Parents can support their children’s development by engaging them in conversations, asking them to describe what they’re doing, helping them make new friends and doing things together such as playing, cooking, painting, working with sand, running and climbing. Washington is a boundary state, which means your physical address determines the school your child will attend. The school district in which you live will determine the required age to start kindergarten. Kindergarten registration takes place at your assigned school. You’ll need the following items for registration: 1. Birth certificate. 2. Proof of residency. 3. Immunization records. 4. IEP or 504 plan (if applicable). To find important dates such as age requirement, kindergarten registration dates and the first day of school, look on the webpage of your school district (see chart below). Contact School Support Services at 253-967-7195 for additional information or questions. Our office is located at Parent Central Services, 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main.

School District close to JBLM

Website

Starting registration date(s)

Bethel

bethelsd.org

Monday, March 25

CloverPark

cloverpark.k12.wa.us

March 13–14

North Thurston

nthurston.k12.wa.us

March 4–8

Olympia

osd.wednet.edu

Saturday, Feb. 9

Puyallup

puyallup.k12.wa.us

Friday, March 15

Steilacoom Historical

steilacoom.k12.wa.us

CC: Wednesday, Feb. 20 CD: Wednesday, Feb. 27

Tacoma

tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Tumwater

tumwater.k12.wa.us

Saturday, March 9

University Place

upsd.wednet.edu

Friday, March 1

Yelm

upsd.wednet.edu

Monday, Feb. 25

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Transform your life with DPFR services New to parenthood? Military Families thrive with New Parent Support Program

Questions on classes and briefings? Call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com. For more details, call the phone number listed or “like” us on Facebook.

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DPFR’s New Parent Support Program was designed to help military Families who are expecting or who have children younger than age four adjust to parenthood and thrive as healthy Families — no matter where the service may take them. Being a parent can be difficult. The stressors of military life, such as frequent moves to unfamiliar locations, separation from extended Family and friends and frequent deployments, can make normal parenting problems feel overwhelming. If you feel like stress is affecting how you parent or if you just feel like you need extra support, staff members at NPSP are here to provide that support. NPSP has a team of licensed social workers and community health nurses who have extensive knowledge and experience in child development and parenting. NPSP provides home visits (up to 50-mile-radius of JBLM), parenting classes (child care coupons available) and supervised play groups. The NPSP office is located at 2013 N. 3rd St. at Lewis Main. The office is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To enroll in NPSP, call the Family Advocacy Program information line at 253-967-5901.

Celebrating JBLM volunteers Nominate a JBLM Volunteer of the Year JBLM’s DPFR Installation Volunteer Corps is accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year through Monday, March 18. Categories for Volunteer of the Year are Community, Retiree, Family, Active Duty and Adult. In no more than 750 words, each nomination should describe in detail: • The volunteer’s or Family’s accomplishments during 2018. • The impact of their accomplishments to the organization and/or JBLM community. • Why the nominated individual volunteer or Family should be recognized as Volunteer/Family of the Year. Nominations will be reviewed independently by a panel, and selections will be announced at the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony & Reception Thursday, May 30, 1 to 2 p.m. at McChord Club. Nominations must be accompanied with a completed nomination form and may be handcarried to the Family Resource Center, 4274 Idaho Ave. (Lewis Main) or emailed to the Installation Volunteer Corps program manager no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18. For additional information and/or to request a copy of the nomination form, call 253-967-2324.

National Volunteer Week In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, JBLM is celebrating April 7–13. Activities planned in celebration and honor of our JBLM Volunteer Corps are: • Monday, April 8 with a Cookie Social from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Waller Hall, Lewis Main. • Wednesday, April 10 with two free games of bowling (including shoes) for all volunteers at Bowl Arena Lanes, Lewis Main and Sounders Lanes, McChord Field. • Thursday, April 11 at our Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stone Education Center, Lewis Main. • Friday, April 12 at our Cookie Social from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the McChord Commissary.

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EFMP day with fun media Have fun at EFMP Media Frenzy EFMP Families are invited to experience coding, 3D printmaking and coloring, button presses, Lego builds, gaming and more at EFMP’s Media Frenzy. This private EFMP event is Saturday, March 30 at McChord Library. To register, visit JBLM-EFMP-media-frenzy.eventbrite.com.

FOCUS tip of the month Build self-care with your Family Have a happy start to spring! This is the time of year that many Families have spring break and go on vacation as part of their self-care. How do you build in self-care for your Family? In the FOCUS program, we talk about different ways for Families to build closeness, whether it’s a vacation or just playing a board game together in order to stay strong throughout the year. Don’t just get by, get stronger in the FOCUS program! You’re invited to contact us for more information and to sign up for our program. FOCUS is located at 2013B N. 3rd St., Room 331, Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-966-6390 or email JBLM@focusproject.org.

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Financial Readiness Program

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aiting for a big tax refund? Here are some tips to do the most with your refund. Think about how you’re planning to spend your tax refund. This year, instead of spending it all on luxuries or new gadgets, pay off debt with your tax refund and get a better return on your investment. A great way to use your tax refund is to pay down debt with high interest rates, such as credit card debt and personal loans. If you have several credit cards, pay off the one with the highest interest rate first, and then work your way down. Then start paying off your other loans. If you don’t have debt to pay off, consider a better savings avenue than a traditional savings account. The importance of setting up an emergency savings account is more important today than ever. With home prices still dropping, a few thousand dollars will go a long way for your down payment. Starting or adding to a house fund is always a good idea. You could also use the money for closing costs or moving expenses. If you’re staying put for a while, consider using your tax refund for home renovation projects or regular maintenance. Take a look at your withholdings and think about changing them for the next tax year. Use that money for you throughout the year, instead of giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. If you’re looking for ways to maximize your tax return, schedule an appointment with a Financial Counselor by calling 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com.

Madiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Based Health Clinics DID YOU KNOW: Your kids can receive their routine adolescent immunizations such as the Tetanus, HPV, and Meningitis vaccines and school physicals at any of our Madigan Clinics? You don't need to change your primary care clinic or provider in order to utilize the school based health clinics. These clinics are designed to enhance your teen's ability to access care during their busy school year!

Participating schools include: Harrison Prep High School, Lakes High School, Mann Middle School, Pioneer Middle School, Rogers High School, Steilacoom High School, Woodbrook Middle School, River Ridge High School, Bethel Middle and Bethel High School. With Madiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Based Health System clinics in 10 area schools, military teenagers with TRICARE Prime insurance can get care in their school clinics one day a week. IT H

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Take classes & workshops for free Check out our events & classes! DPFR classes and events are free — take advantage of as many as you can to develop your career, improve your relationships, develop more resiliency and less stress, relate well with your children and spouse, train for leadership, prepare for the future, take control of your finances and much more!

Event

Date

For Details

Overseas Briefing

Mondays

253-967-3628

Toddler Play Group

Tuesdays

253-967-5901

Toddler Mindfulness

First & third Tuesdays

253-967-5901

Talk and Play

Wednesdays

253-967-5901

Baby Play Group

Thursdays

253-967-5901

Playmorning Play Group

Fridays

253-967-5901

Two-Day Clep-A-Thon

Fridays, March 1 & 8

253-964-6567

FRG Funds Custodian (day)

Friday, March 15

253-967-5901

24/7 Dad

March 18, 20, 25 & 27; April 1 & 3

253-967-5901

ACT Women

March 18 & 20

253-967-5901

Newcomers Orientation

Tuesday, March 19

253-967-3628

FRG Leadership (day)

Tuesday, March 19

253- 967-3659

FRG Funds Custodian (evening)

Tuesday, March 19

253-967-8430

Pre-Retirement Briefing

March 19, 21, 26 & 28

253-967-5901

Family Readiness Liaison

Tuesday, March 19; April 11 & 12

253-967-8430

SMART Recovery

Wednesday, March 20

253-967-8430

Basic Investing

Thursdays, March 21 & April 4

253-967-1453

Re-Entry Briefing

Thursdays, March 21 & April 4

253-967-2060

Volunteer Fair

Thursday, March 21

253-966-5884

Résumé 101

Thursdays, March 21 & 28; April 4 & 11

253-967-1414

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Event

Date

For details

CARE Team (evening)

Thursdays, March 21 & April 4

253-967-8430

Thrift Savings Plan & Blended Retirement System

Wednesday, March 27

253-967-1453

LinkedIn 360

Thursday, March 28

253-477-9675

ACT Men

Thursday, March 28

253-477-9675

What to Expect before Marriage

March 27 & 28; April 11

253-967-8430

Hawaii Briefing

Tuesday, April 2

253-967-5901

JBLM National Gold Star Spouse’s Day

Friday, April 5

253-966-5106

Smooth Move Workshop

Tuesday, April 2

253-967-3628

Volunteer Management Information System Organization Point of Contact Training

Tuesday, April 2

253-967-2324

Recipe for Positive Parenting

Thursday, April 4

253-967-2324

Reintegration Workshop for Family Members

Saturday, April 6

253-966-5047

CARE Team (day)

Monday, April 8

253-967-8430

Alaska Briefing

Monday, April 8

253-967-8430

The Complete Federal Résumé

Thursday, April 11

253-477-9675

International Spouse Cooking Demonstration

Thursday, April 11

253-967-2060

Car Buying

Wednesday, April 10

253-967-1453

ISO Cooking Demo

Friday, April 12

253-967-3628

For more classes and briefings, call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com. For details, call the number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMdpfr.

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FOCUS Libraries

Discover reading McChord Library is at 851 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field; 253-982-3454. Grandstaff Library is at 2109 N. 10th (on Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main; 253-967-5889. Book Patch Library is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533. All activities are free with no need to register unless otherwise noted.

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the power of at your library Special activities March madness reading mania Prereaders, early readers and chapter readers, stop by Book Patch Library this month to check out some crazy-cool books. Every time you check out books, you’ll be entered into a weekly raffle. Prereaders and early readers need to check out 10 books or more and chapter readers three books or more. Two winners will be notified each Friday in March.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! McChord Library sends you this invitation: We’re having a party, that’s truer than true. We want to celebrate and party with you! You would not, could not, should not miss, a Seussical birthday party quite like this! March is the month, Saturday the second is the date, from

1 to 2 p.m. we’ll celebrate! We’ll have storytime, snacks and a game or two. The only ingredient missing is you! Ages 3 and older are invited to attend, so come to party and bring a friend!

Spring break fun McChord Library’s hosting a week of fun and games during spring break April 1–5. Come in for daily fun with Keva Blocks 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and PlayStation virtual reality demos at 1. Watch a Family feature film Mondays through Thursdays starting at 3 (with free fresh popcorn!). Also come in and play our board games and videogames in our teen area all day during spring break.

Children’s storytime is fun Bring your prereaders to Book Patch Library Wednesdays for a storytime with crafts and activities at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. or McChord Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Game night for Families Want a night out of free fun? Visit Grandstaff Library the fourth Friday of each month to play board games, cards and video games! This month, drop in March 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., no registration needed.

Explore STEAM concepts with your Family JBLM Families are invited to Grandstaff Library to explore STEAM concepts with your choice of the library’s kits. Just call to reserve your own room and come explore: • Ozobots. • Lego Mindstorms. • Dash & Dot. • Makey Makey. • 3Doodler. • PS4 Virtual Reality. • E-Blox. For more information on reserving your Family time, call 253-967-5533.

Joint library fun & activities Check out Roku Registered library patrons now have a chance to check out Roku for up to seven days (no renewals). You and your Family can view 100s of preloaded movies, plus Netflix! For more information, call McChord Library at 253-982-3454 or Grandstaff Library at 253-967-5889.

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Calling all master builders! Kids ages 3 and older can get creative at JBLM libraries Lego clubs at 4 p.m. the first Friday of the month at McChord Library (March 1) and the second Friday of the month at Grandstaff Library (March 8). We provide the Lego sets, and you provide the imagination! Registration is required for McChord Library on the library’s calendar of events at JBLMlibraries.com starting one week prior. No registration is needed at Grandstaff.

Play board games with friends Kids and adults can have a blast playing a whole collection of board games available at your JBLM libraries. Bring your friends and make new ones as you set up cool games to play after school. Stop by any location to see the impressive game collections.

McChord Library Join Novel Navigators book club Like to discuss current books? Join the Novel Navigators book discussion group for adults that meets the second Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. This month’s meeting is March 13 to discuss “Thirteen Reasons Why”

by Jay Asher. A limited number of copies are available; register in person at McChord Library to receive a copy. Check out next month’s selection, “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance, in time for our meeting.

starting at 10:30 a.m. This month, we meet March 29. Yoga mats are provided; space is limited. Registration is required at JBLMlibraries.com and begins one week prior.

Hour of Code is easy learning

Grandstaff & Book Patch libraries

Come join us the third Friday of every other month for Hour of Code™! Kids ages 8 and older will learn beginner coding concepts to create their own unique projects that will stretch the imagination and provide hours of fun! No experience is necessary. Computers will be provided March 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. Registration is required and begins Friday, March 8. Register at JBLMlibraries.com or call 253-982-3454.

See what Kids’ Book Club is all about Youth in grades 3–5 can join us at our monthly Kids’ Book Club. Read fun books and meet fun people! The Kids’ Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month. This month, we meet March 20 at 4 p.m. to discuss “The Homework Machine” by Dan Gutman. Check out a copy of the month’s book from the front desk.

Join us at Yoga Storytime Ages 3–5 can come join us for a full-body experience building early literacy skills and healthy bodies at the same time! Yoga Storytime includes stories, stretches, movement activities and breathing and relaxation exercises (dress in comfortable clothes). We meet the last Friday of every month

Get STEAMed Ages 6 and older can participate in Grandstaff Library’s free STEAM Makerspace program with science, technology, engineering, arts and math Friday, March 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This month, we’re having fun with foam and marshmallows. Participants can uncover interests by making, producing, solving, creating, collaborating and thinking with projects each month. Classes are held the first Friday of the month — plan to join us; no registration needed! Plan to come over and explore: • Fizz and pop April 5. • Zap! May 3.

Join us at read-along club Bring your kindergarten- to second-grade students to listen to awesome stories and read along with books at Teeny-Weeny Read-Along Book Club. This month’s club meets Thursday, March 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. Also enjoy activities, crafts, snacks and teeny-weeny prizes! Plan to join us the first Thursday of every month!

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Enjoy sensory storytime Join staff from Parent Central Services for a monthly sensory-friendly story and music time the third Wednesday of each month. Our events include soothing instruments, creative movement, literacy-based activities, storytelling and more! This month, we’ll meet Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. inside Book Patch Library.

Host your meeting at Grandstaff Host your next meeting, conference, training class or videoconference at Grandstaff Library’s conference room for free! Holding up to 25 people, the room is equipped with an LCD projector, white board, 52-inch HD TV and free WiFi. The room’s available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for hourly to multiday reservations. Call 253-967-5889 for your reservation.

Be creative at Girls’ Club Girls ages 6–10 can get creative at Book Patch Library’s Girls’ Club the second Friday of each month starting at 6 p.m. Here’s what we’ll be making when you join us: • Branch weave March 8. • Knot blanket April 12. • Mixed media art May 10. There’s no need to register — just show up!

Create at BYOU teen girls’ club Spend a girl-fueled power hour of creativity and awesome nosh at the Be Your Own You teen girls’ club Friday, March 15, 6–7:30 p.m. where we’ll create a perfect piece. Plan to get creative the third Friday of every month. Here’s what coming up: • Perfume pillow April 19. • Potter pendant May 17.

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Book a tech expert for free Are you puzzled by new devices, downloads and software? Get one-on-one help with your technology questions at the McChord Library. We’re here to: • Assist you with digital resources, such as library’s e-books or audiobooks. • Help you get familiarized with your phone, laptop or tablet. • Help you better learn your software. Book a one-hour session with a tech expert at McChord Library to get started! Tech help is offered Mondays at 3 p.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 2 p.m. Call McChord Library at 253-982-3454 for

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New patron orientation Did you know your JBLM library is much more than books? From movies, video games and e-resources to engaging classes and events, our libraries offer something for everyone! Come learn about all of our new, fun and exciting resources and programs, including online resources, computer labs and equipment and new makerspaces! You’ll also tour the library with one of our knowledgeable staff members and have yourself registered as a patron. Tours are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at McChord Library (this month, tours are March 21).

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